Certified Ekasi Floor Tiler

Certified Ekasi Floor Tiler
Construction Beginner

Certified Ekasi Floor Tiler

Specialized training in floor tiling for residential and commercial spaces. Learn substrate preparation, adhesive mixing, tile cutting, layout, grouting, and finishing for ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles.

Course Description

Specialized training in floor tiling for residential and commercial spaces. Learn substrate preparation, adhesive mixing, tile cutting, layout, grouting, and finishing for ceramic, porcelain, and stone tiles.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:
✔ Install floor tiles in any room
✔ Cut tiles precisely for edges and obstacles
✔ Prepare and level substrates
✔ Grout and finish professionally
✔ Start a tiling business

Target Audience

Aspiring tilers
Flooring installers
Construction workers
Renovation specialists
Handypersons

8 Modules
56 Lessons
29h 20m

Introduction to research methodologies, data collection, analysis, and applying the scientific method to IT troubleshooting and decision-making.
  • RM1.1 Introduction to Research in the Flooring Industry (48 min)
  • RM1.2 Data Collection Methods for Flooring Research (48 min)
  • RM1.3 Analyzing Flooring Material Performance Data (48 min)
  • RM1.4 Market Research for Flooring Businesses (48 min)
  • RM1.5 Technical Research – ANSI, ASTM, and TCNA Standards (48 min)
  • RM1.6 Action Research – Improving Your Installation Process (48 min)
  • RM1.7 Presenting Research Findings and Making Data-Driven Decisions (48 min)

Comprehensive study of concrete, screed, plywood, and other substrates. Includes moisture testing, flatness requirements, contamination assessment, and proper surface preparation techniques for successful tile adhesion.
  • SP1.1 Types of Substrates for Tile Installation (45 min)
  • SP1.2 Moisture Testing for Concrete Substrates (48 min)
  • SP1.3 Substrate Flatness and Levelness Requirements (50 min)
  • SP1.4 Surface Contamination – Identification and Removal (46 min)
  • SP1.5 Concrete Slab Evaluation – Cracks, Joints, and Structural Issues (52 min)
  • SP1.6 Plywood and Wood Substrate Preparation (48 min)
  • SP1.7 Primer Application and Surface Preparation Checklist (44 min)

Developing systems thinking, critical reasoning, inductive/deductive reasoning, avoiding cognitive biases, effective communication strategies, and conflict resolution techniques for workplace scenarios.
  • IT1.1 Understanding Integrated Thinking in the Workplace (48 min)
  • IT1.2 Reasoning – Deductive, Inductive, and Abductive Logic (48 min)
  • IT1.3 Effective Communication in High-Stress Situations (48 min)
  • IT1.4 Conflict Resolution Models for Flooring Professionals (48 min)
  • IT1.5 Resolving Client Disputes – From Complaint to Resolution (48 min)
  • IT1.6 Resolving Crew and Team Conflicts (48 min)
  • IT1.7 Building a Conflict-Resilient Workplace Culture (46 min)

In-depth coverage of ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, glass, and mosaic tiles. Includes PEI ratings, water absorption, slip resistance, grading standards, and material selection criteria for different applications.
  • TM1.1 Ceramic Tile – Composition, Manufacturing, and Properties (48 min)
  • TM1.2 Porcelain Tile – Manufacturing, Grades, and Applications (52 min)
  • TM1.3 Natural Stone Tile – Types, Properties, and Selection (54 min)
  • TM1.4 Glass, Mosaic, and Specialty Tiles (46 min)
  • TM1.5 Tile Grading, Sizing, and Quality Standards (44 min)
  • TM1.6 Trim and Accessory Tiles – Bullnose, Cove, Edge, and Curb (42 min)
  • TM1.7 Material Selection – Matching Tile to Application (48 min)

Detailed instruction on thin-set mortars, epoxy adhesives, cement-based grouts, epoxy grouts, backer boards, uncoupling membranes, and waterproofing systems.
  • AG1.1 Thin-Set Mortars – Types, Specifications, and Selection (52 min)
  • AG1.2 Epoxy and Urethane Adhesives – High-Performance Bonding (48 min)
  • AG1.3 Grout Types – Sanded, Unsanded, Epoxy, and Urethane (50 min)
  • AG1.4 Cement Backer Board – Types, Installation, and Specifications (46 min)
  • AG1.5 Uncoupling Membranes – Schluter Ditra and Alternatives (50 min)
  • AG1.6 Waterproofing Membranes – Liquid and Sheet Systems (52 min)
  • AG1.7 Underlayment Selection Guide – CBU vs. Membrane vs. Plywood (48 min)

Techniques for cutting tile using wet saws, snap cutters, angle grinders, and manual tools. Includes hole drilling, complex cuts, pattern layout, spacing, and proper installation sequences.
  • CIM1.1 Manual Tile Cutters – Snap Cutters and Bar Cutters (48 min)
  • CIM1.2 Wet Saws – Bridge Saws, Tile Saws, and Blade Selection (52 min)
  • CIM1.3 Cutting Curves, Holes, and Complex Shapes (46 min)
  • CIM1.4 Tile Layout Patterns – Running Bond, Diagonal, Herringbone (48 min)
  • CIM1.5 Thin-Set Application and Trowel Techniques (48 min)
  • CIM1.6 Tile Leveling Systems – Clips, Wedges, and Spacers (44 min)
  • CIM1.7 Grouting Techniques – Mixing, Applying, Cleaning (46 min)

Comprehensive guide to tile installation equipment including tile cutters, wet saws, mixers, trowels, spacers, levelling systems, and grinders. Includes proper tool selection, operation, safety, cleaning, and long-term maintenance of equipment.
  • TEM1.1 Tile Cutters – Snap Cutters, Wet Saws, and Selection (48 min)
  • TEM1.2 Tool Maintenance – Cleaning, Lubrication, and Sharpening (42 min)
  • TEM1.3 Mixers, Pumps, and Power Tools for Tiling (46 min)
  • TEM1.4 Hand Tools – Trowels, Floats, Margin Trowels, and Nippers (44 min)
  • TEM1.5 Measuring and Layout Tools – Levels, Lasers, Squares (42 min)
  • TEM1.6 Safety Equipment – PPE for Tile Installers (42 min)
  • TEM1.7 Tool Storage, Transportation, and Job Site Setup (44 min)

Advanced techniques for self-leveling compounds, floor patches, tile levelling clips (spin doctors, wedges), crack isolation membranes, and final inspection. Includes testing for hollow sounds (tapping), lippage measurement, bond testing, waterproofing verification, and troubleshooting common failures.
  • QC1.1 Self-Leveling Underlayments – Selection and Application (48 min)
  • QC1.2 Floor Patching and Repair Compounds (42 min)
  • QC1.3 Tile Leveling Systems – Clips, Wedges, and Spacers (44 min)
  • QC1.4 Crack Isolation and Uncoupling Membranes (40 min)
  • QC1.5 Quality Control – Tapping Test and Lippage Measurement (38 min)
  • QC1.6 Waterproofing Verification – Flood Testing (36 min)
  • QC1.7 Final Inspection Checklist and Troubleshooting (40 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Floor Tiler

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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140 hours content
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Duration 140 hours
Skill Level Beginner
Learning Method Self Study
Category Construction
Modules 8
Total Lessons 56
Last Updated April 2026
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